MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
Mac14,2
About This Firmware
macOS 14.6.1
(build 23G93) is an official Apple IPSW
for the MacBook Air (M2, 2022),
released on 2024-08-07.
The file is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.
Filename
UniversalMac_14.6.1_23G93_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
e387251e63387150ba76cf784bdb97d2016e5d43c6f809c90a115eb067a097b8
SHA-1
eb53bb5843675c4ab86765353322841941926c90
MD5
5545d8ee107f1152162f6505554f510b
Direct URL
https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024SummerFCS/fullrestores/062-52859/932E0A8F-6644-4759-82DA-F8FA8DEA806A/UniversalMac_14.6.1_23G93_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 16-inch, 2023)
Mac14,6
MacBook Pro (M1 Max, 14-inch, 2021)
MacBookPro18,4
Mac Studio (M1 Max)
Mac13,1
MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 16-inch, Nov 2024)
Mac16,5
Mac Studio (M1 Ultra)
Mac13,2
MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025)
Mac16,13
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your MacBook Air (M2, 2022) via USB.
- Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
- Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.
3uTools
Windows- Download and install 3uTools from
3u.com. - Connect your MacBook Air (M2, 2022) via USB and trust the computer on the device.
- Go to Flash & JB → Easy Flash.
- Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
- Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
- Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.
Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.
DFU Mode
Recovery tipIf your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.
iPhone 8 / X and later
- Quickly press & release Volume Up
- Quickly press & release Volume Down
- Hold Side button until screen goes black
- Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
- Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 6s and earlier
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active